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National Dialogue

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The purpose of the conversations taking place within the National Dialogue is to more deeply understand the lived experience of youth and young adults so that as a Church, we can transform our ministry practice to more effectively encounter and accompany the young church.

The intent is that these conversations will be a holy experience of dialogue, listening, encounter, and accompaniment. The hope is that these conversations will build upon what we are learning from the Synod and V Encuentro.
Running a Listening Session for your Parish

Maybe think about dedicating one of your Youth Ministry Topic Nights to having a Listening Session for your Teens.

National Dialogue Facilitators Guide

Here are some resources for you to do this..
A Sample outline of a Youth Ministry Night to hold
The Collection Sheets for small group discussions

A Sample Ministry Night on the National Dialogue (English)
A Samply Ministry Night on the National Dialogue (Spanish)
Share What You Heard!!

Once you've had your session complete the online survey so that the young people’s voice can be shared with our bishops. CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY!

WE ALSO ASK that if you do in fact do a listening session and submit responses PLEASE just send an email to Rich Donovan at richard.donovan@rcan.org We are just trying to keep a listing of any and all parishes that particpate.
Final Reports from the Dialogue - March 2021

National Dialogue Final Report in ENGLISH

National Dialogue Final Report in SPANISH

National Dialogue

The purpose of the conversations taking place within the National Dialogue is to more deeply understand the lived experience of youth and young adults so that as a Church, we can transform our ministry practice to more effectively encounter and accompany the young church.

The intent is that these conversations will be a holy experience of dialogue, listening, encounter, and accompaniment. The hope is that these conversations will build upon what we are learning from the Synod and V Encuentro.